There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the taxi from Iowa City to Des Moines Rivertaxi
4h 57m$142–442Drive 299.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Des Moines Rivercar 299.3 mi
5h 48m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 47m$148–221Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MSP - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Des Moines Rivercar
6h 40m$82–407Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Des Moines Rivercar
6h 27m$112–557
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines River. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines River is 277 miles. The road distance is 301 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Des Moines River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Des Moines River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Des Moines River is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Minneapolis to Des Moines River.
There are three+ hotels available in Des Moines River.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Des Moines River, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines River via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Number 1 Cab
- Phone
- +1 319-930-2221
Yellow Cab of Iowa City
- Phone
- +1 319-338-9777
- Website
- yellowcabic.com
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